Financial Analyst 2

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, and logistics and modernization to government and commercial customers worldwide.

Northrop Grumman Corporation is seeking a Financial Analyst to work in the Corporate Accounting department.

• Prepare journal entries and reconcile accounts.
• Prepare month-end closing calendar and host month-end close planning meeting.
• Prepare long term debt schedules.
• Maintain month-end closing documentation.
• Prepare Corporate Office financial statement analytics and other quarterly management reports.
• Prepare periodic rolling forecasts for our Corporate Tax Department.
• Provide audit support related to SOX, DCAA, IRS, internal and external financial statement audits.
• Maintain the Corporate Accounting department’s SOX documentation and evidence of the operation of controls.
• Assist with related corporate office inputs into the operating and strategic plans.
• Assist with preparation of year-end financial reporting packages and tax packages for domestic corporate entities.
• Assist with preparation of the annual Forward Pricing Rate Proposal and Incurred Cost Submission for the company’s Long-term Incentive Plan.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an accounting/finance related field. Master’s Degree or CPA may be traded for 2 years of experience. Master’s degree and a CPA may be traded to a total of 3 years of experience.
• 3 years of relevant experience. Public Accounting, and/or investment banking experience IF directly relevant may count for up to an additional year of experience for each year of relevant experience.
• CPA certification or eligible for certification.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Must be able to function in a dynamic organization.
• Advanced Excel skills required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Big Four accounting firm experience.
• Knowledge of SAP and Hyperion Financial Management.
• An understanding of government contract accounting regulations, cost accounting standards and federal acquisition regulations.